11. Half-day pontoon boat rental to Shell Island
5.0· 20 reviews· 4 hoursFour hours in a 90HP Trifecta pontoon boat — cruise to Shell Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy plush seating for up to 12 guests.
“The experience and cost were excellent. The staff were friendly and well-informed. We encountered no delays, and the boat was well-maintained.”— Amanda_W
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2. Full-day pontoon boat rental in Panama City Beach
5.0· 13 reviews· 8 hoursEight-hour rental of a luxury 60HP pontoon for up to 12 guests — a short cruise to Shell Island and the chance to spot dolphins along the way.
“It was an incredible experience. We spotted numerous dolphins during our time on the water. The staff was outstanding; they provided thorough explanations and maintained a high level of professionalism.”— Diana_L
33. Four-hour pontoon boat rental at Shell Island
5.0· 1 reviews· 4 hoursFour-hour rental of a 60HP pontoon boat for up to 12 — cruise to Shell Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy spacious seating and deck area for your gear.
“We had a fantastic experience with the pontoon rental. Our entire family loved our time on the water, and the boat was clean and easy to handle. Tanner provided us with plenty of helpful information before we set off. He was excellent.”— Kimberly_S
44. Sunset dolphin sail on the SV Privateer catamaran
4.8· 730 reviews· 2 hoursTwo-hour sunset sail aboard a 78-passenger catamaran — enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and dolphin sightings along Panama City Beach.
“This was an incredible experience. The crew was fantastic, and I can assure you, you won't be let down.”— K8417IBmichelleg
55. Full-day pontoon boat rental to Shell Island
4.8· 9 reviews· 8 hoursEight-hour rental of a fully-equipped pontoon boat for up to 12 guests, exploring Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay at your leisure.
“The experience was fantastic! From the welcoming staff at check-in to Sam, our dockhand, everyone was both friendly and professional. Sam recommended an easily accessible spot on Shell Island, where we nearly had the beach to ourselves. The rental boats showed some wear, but they were just as described overall.”— Alicia C
66. Dolphin sightseeing and inflatable adventure at Shell Island
4.7· 537 reviews· 3 hoursThree hours sailing from Panama City Beach — kayaking, paddle boarding, inflatable water park, and dolphin watching in the Gulf.
“Everything was wonderful; the crew was fantastic and the time on the island was incredibly enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience. We even saw dolphins, which made it exceed all expectations.”— Samantha_P
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